Holding true to pvterroir's note 2.5 years ago. Additionally, getting some mocha after ~four hrs of air time. Bright, juicy, great with dinner. Long, rich finish, although the leathery dryness clamps things down some. That eased up with air, which makes me think its best years are late in this decade. Absolutely delicious now though; recommend a short decant.
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The first poster hit it on the head, and this hasn't changed much in my estimation. Rich raspberry jam nose, with hints of cherry cordial and Christmas pine cone... Dry and relatively tannic mid palate. Nice red fruit, leather, herbs, a biting acidity like citrus... Juicy. Gigondas-like....simple but rich and direct
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2/2/2015 - tomherer Likes this wine: 91 Points
Holding true to pvterroir's note 2.5 years ago. Additionally, getting some mocha after ~four hrs of air time. Bright, juicy, great with dinner. Long, rich finish, although the leathery dryness clamps things down some. That eased up with air, which makes me think its best years are late in this decade. Absolutely delicious now though; recommend a short decant.
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9/2/2012 - PVTerroir wrote: 90 Points
The first poster hit it on the head, and this hasn't changed much in my estimation. Rich raspberry jam nose, with hints of cherry cordial and Christmas pine cone... Dry and relatively tannic mid palate. Nice red fruit, leather, herbs, a biting acidity like citrus... Juicy. Gigondas-like....simple but rich and direct
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5/23/2012 - GalvezGuy wrote: 90 Points
Vintage Select Industry Tasting (Vintage Select Warehouse, Houston, TX): Rock solid warm weather grenache with a nose of raspberry jam, strawberry, leather, and spice. On the palate, lush with black raspberry, leather, and herbs. Finishes with nice balance. Excellent.
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